Organic Sencha Green Tea Leaves

Steamed Japanese green tea leaves certified organic, loose-packed in 250g resealable pouches. Falls under HTS 0902.10.90 as 'other' green tea (not fermented) in immediate retail packings ≤3 kg. Sencha is a standard leaf form distinguished from specialized types like matcha.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0902.10.10Higher: 13.9% vs 7.5%

If specifically Japanese green tea in small sachets

Put-up in sachets for retail sale shifts to 0902.10.10 subheading.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If not specifically tea but plants used for tea

Chapter note excludes cubeb but other plants/plants for tea go to 1211.

0902.40.00Same rate: 7.5%

If decaffeinated

Decaffeinated tea, whether green or black, classified separately in 0902.40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USDA organic certification matching General Statistical Note 6 standards

Label net weight clearly; containers from exempt countries (e.g

Mexico) may enter duty-free

Conduct purity testing to comply with impure tea import ban

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